NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia

Jets have shot down a foreign drone over Latvia after it entered the Baltic state's airspace. Its origin remains unclear, but the incident adds to concern over repeated incursions along NATO's eastern flank.

NATO fighters shot down a foreign drone over Latvia as Finland briefly restricted airspace and sea areas amid heightened Baltic security concerns.

A drone entered Latvian airspace and was shot down by Italian Eurofighter jets, the military said on Friday. An air alert was lifted after the drone was intercepted, Latvia’s military said on social media, after authorities had urged people across the Baltic state to avoid going outside and seek shelter. The military d

The unmanned aerial vehicle entered Latvian airspace "as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare," said the Latvian military.

RIGA: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, a spokesperson from the alliance said on Friday (Aug 14), confirming earlier statements by Latvia's defence ministry and military.The military alliance has launched an investigation, the spokesperson added, as concerns grow in Europe over unauthor

NATO fighter jets successfully shot down a foreign drone that entered Latvian airspace, amid heightened concerns over unauthorized drone activity in Europe

The Baltic states, which neighbor Russia, have experienced numerous drone incursions into their territory.

The Baltic states, which neighbor Russia, have experienced numerous drone incursions into their territory.

Nato jets scrambled today to shoot down a drone that crossed into Latvian airspace close to its border with Russia.

NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia  The Kyiv Independent

A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at the Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad region, the region’s governor, Alexander Drozdenko, said.

Sarah Hooper | Live News Reporter Published August 14, 2026 7:54am Updated August 14, 2026 7:54am A Ukrrainian drone was sent towards NATO by Russia (Picture: Reuters) NATO jets scrambled today to shoot down a drone that crossed into Latvian airspace close to its border with Russia. The incursion in the Bali municipali

NATO fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept a drone that crossed into Latvian airspace near Russia as tensions soar amid heavy Ukrainian strikes

"As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.

Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace

Finland, which also shares a border with Russia, imposed a temporarily restricted area for aviation and maritime traffic.